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Burgans family at sunset
Mental & Behavioral Health

From Client to Counselor

Road Home alum uses lessons learned to help others

People participate in a Road Home Program session.
Mental & Behavioral Health

Built Upon a Strong Foundation

McCormick Foundation serves as financial supporter and thought partner to Road Home since program’s inception

Modie Lavin speaks to a group of seated people.
Mental & Behavioral Health

The Journey Along the Road Home

Three perspectives on 10 years of progress

Essentials oils come from plants
Cancer

Can Aromatherapy Help Patients During Cancer Treatment?

Study explores use of essential oils to manage side effects, promote comfort

Pictured from left to right are Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA; Meenakshi Jolly, MD, MSCP; Mary J. Fidler, MD; and Hannah J. Lundberg, PhD.
University

Deeply Invested in the Mission

Endowed appointments continue to honor, support the work of Rush University’s top faculty

A group of panelists talk at the Chicago Sports Summit.
Research

Supporting Orthopedic Research Through Sport

At the Chicago Sports Summit, attendees get a behind-the-scenes look at sports in the city while contributing to groundbreaking research at Rush

Rush University President Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, takes part in a student onboarding fair.
University

Building on Our ‘Extraordinary’ Traditions

A conversation with Rush University President Robert S.D. Higgins, MD, MSHA, about Rush’s defining characteristics, his vision for the future, and the importance of research and development

A photo of lily pads and a flower.
Health Equity

Promoting Healing, Inspiring Students

Partnership with local arts program leads to improvements in patient experience

Rob Ferrara stands with his family.
Brain Health & Conditions

Doing Right by the People He Loves Most

Veteran finds hope, healing after completing accelerated brain health program

Mary Haffner Holloway lifts her arms in celebration after participating in Swim Across America's Chicago Open Water Swim.
Cancer

A Lasting Legacy

Through Swim Across America, Mary Haffner Holloway keeps late brother’s spirit alive by participating in the event he loved — all while supporting cancer research at Rush